Esteve “Tito” Rabat, 2 Moto2014 world champion, has already worked in Manuel Puccetti's structure for a few replacements in 2021 and 2022. In 2023, he took over from Tom Sykes having given in to the Bavarian sirens from the Pirelli Round of Emilia -Romagna to Misano.
It is therefore quite logical that the two parties have reached an agreement for the 2024 Superbike season. The 34-year-old Spaniard will have a reinvigorated Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR thanks to the concessions, which allows him to set more ambitious goals than the meager record of 8 points in 8 weekends this year.
Manuel Puccetti : “It is with great pleasure that we announce our agreement with Tito Rabat for the 2024 WorldSBK season. We are very happy to continue this collaboration with such a talented and professional driver, with whom our entire team immediately got along well. Until now, Rabat has replaced other drivers, without having the opportunity to test together and we are therefore happy to be able to carry out a full season with him in 2024. Our preparation will include winter tests in January, in Jerez and in Portimao, where Tito will be able to gain confidence with a Ninja that will be even more competitive than the 2023 machine, thanks also to the updates resulting from the dealership parts. Our goal will be to consistently finish in the top ten. »
Tito Rabat : “I am very happy to have reached an agreement that allows me to stay at Kawasaki Puccetti Racing. I have always had an excellent relationship with Manuel and the whole team. In the past I have been called upon to fill in once the season has started, so I am sure that if I can participate in winter testing and all the races our results will be better than what we have achieved so far. here. I'm expecting an even more competitive bike and I can't wait to start my 2024 season! »
